Why you procrastinate even when it feels bad
Explore what happens in the brain to trigger procrastination, and what strategies you can use to break the cycle of this harmful practice.
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The report youโve been putting off is due tomorrow. Itโs time to buckle down, open your computer ... and check your phone. Maybe watch your favorite YouTube channel? Or maybe you should just start in the morning? This is the cycle of procrastination. So, why do we procrastinate when we know itโs bad for us? Explore how your body triggers a procrastination response, and how you can break the cycle.
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